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For a free country to continue thriving, there have to be regular reforms, because any society, any economy that stays in place, you're going to see repeated attempts to exploit the openings for twisting policy to the advantage of those who already have wealth and power.

If you try to put social and cultural development ahead of economic development, it doesn't work. You have to do it all together.

You have to believe that it's through politics that societies can lead social and economic and political change.

History reminds us that dictators and despots arise during times of severe economic crisis.

If social stability goes pear-shaped, you have a choice between anarchy and dictatorship. Most people will opt for more security, even if they have to give up some personal freedom.

Concentration of wealth yields concentration of political power. And concentration of political power gives rise to legislation that increases and accelerates the cycle.

I look under the skin of countries' economies, and I help them make better decisions and be stronger, to prosper and create employment.

People of all countries have the right to choose their own social system and road to development in the light of their national conditions and characteristics.

I grew up in a dictatorship in East Africa.